Author: Larson Thebe
A 47-year-old Ethiopian national has been arrested and ten half-naked teenagers rescued in Mulbarton, Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said its members were alerted about a group of half-naked teenagers walking on foot, while on patrol duties in Mulbarton. “Upon arrival at the scene, JMPD officers discovered ten young males, many wearing only underwear, who appeared unable to speak English. While securing the scene, officers were informed that two additional victims had been picked up and driven away by a blue Volkswagen Jetta. Following a tactical search of the area with the assistance of Fox Security, the vehicle…
Motorists can expect some relief at the fuel pumps from Wednesday, after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced a significant decrease in fuel prices. This is the second consecutive fuel price decrease, following the one that was implemented last month. The price of 93-unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents per litre, and 95-unleaded petrol by 66 cents per litre. The price of Diesel (0.05% sulphur) is set to decrease by R1.37 cents a litre, while the price of Diesel (0.005 % sulphur) will come down by R1.50 cents a litre. Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale) is set to decrease…
Two people have died, and 49 others admitted at the Jubilee Hospital, 13 in critical condition, after they were struck by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Annual Festival at the Dertig Sports Ground in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West. Most patients sustained mild burns related to the lightning strike, while the remaining patients were treated and discharged. The incident happened when thousands of people had gathered at the local sports ground, to celebrate the annual festival, which brings together the community, cultural groups, and leaders for a vibrant music event that promotes culture, unity and social cohesion.…
The North West Health MEC, Sello Lehari, has implored newly appointed healthcare professionals, to serve the province with dedication and Lehari was speaking during the official welcoming ceremony for 101 interns at the Job Shimankana Tabane (JST) Hospital in Rustenburg. The new cohort comprises 48 Medical Interns, 24 Community Service Medical Doctors, 4 Community Service Radiographers, 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Dietitians, 2 Physiotherapists, 12 Nursing Assistants, 3 Community Service Nurses, 2 Environmental Health Practitioners, and 2 Speech and Audiology Therapists. Lehari says the appointments are expected to significantly strengthen clinical and support services at the hospital. “We warmly welcome all…
Cameroon soccer coach David Paguo has warned Bafana Bafana that Sunday’s game will not be a walk in the park for Bafana. His comments come as the two nations will clash in the last 16 of the AFCON in Rabat, Morocco. Paguo says he’s been monitoring Bafana, and has high regard for team strengths, which he attributed to the competitive Betway Premiership league. But despite the accolades, Paguo is confident that the Indomitable Lions will progress to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament and lift the cup. “We’re going to continue to progress, because it’s a new team, I built it,…
Swiss authorities say the death toll from the during a New Year’s party at a ski resort bar, has risen to 40, and left 115 others injured in the inferno. Authorities say they expect the death toll to rise, as some people who were celebrating the party at the popular Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are still missing and feared trapped in the rubble, while some who have been admitted in hospital are badly injured. The bar was filled with European mostly tourists who frequent the area for its skiing slopes and were looking forward to hosting a crossover party…
Meanwhile, the acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the and welcomed the arrest of the suspect. “It is disappointing that despite numerous warnings regarding the careful use of fireworks, some members of the community continue to act recklessly to an extent of even discharging fireworks in a tavern and a person ends up losing a life. We send our condolences to the bereaved family and want to assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” warned Major GePolice in Lethabong near Rustenburg, North West, are investigating a case of murder…
The overwhelming majority of the United Nations Security Council members, except the United States, have condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. This emerged during an emergency meeting of the council, which was requested by Somalia, just days after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the controversial decision. Despite declaring independence in 1991 after a prolonged civil war, Somaliland has not been acknowledged by any other country, until Israel’s formal recognition. Member states were angered by comments made by Israeli Deputy Permanent Representative Jonathan Miller, who sought to justify the recognition, by…
North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Oageng Molapisi, is calling for an urgent police investigation, following the death of 19-year-old initiate, Onalenna Booi, from Dithakong village near Mahikeng. The matric learner from Tiego Tawana Secondary School in Dithakong East Village passed away after undergoing the customary initiation at Dithakong village in Mahikeng. According to reports, Booi was allegedly forcefully initiated, then collapsed during the pass-out ceremony last weekend and was certified dead at the home of the initiation principal. Booi’s family was not aware about his whereabouts and had reported him missing at the police. …
Bafana Bafana are through to the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, after beating neighbours Zimbabwe 3-2 in a thrilling final Group B clash in Marrakesh stadium on Monday evening. Bafana only needed a win or draw to advance to the knockout stages of the AFCON. Bafana’s goals were scored by Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, with Oswin Appolis securing the winner from the penalty spot in the dying minutes, after Zimbabwe twice came from behind to equalise the score. Despite the win, coach Hugo Broos said much more still needs to be done, when the…